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Poll on wheel size?

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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Wow that got a chuckle out of me
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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17 are the way to go.............
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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IMO, 16" are better because they're lighter in weight and you get more rubber/sidewall between the wheel and any obstacle.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Sunkist Rubi
IMO, 16" are better because they're lighter in weight and you get more rubber/sidewall between the wheel and any obstacle.
I should have said 16" compared to 17" or 18"; you get more wheel protection.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
There are definetly advantages to a larger wheel like 16" or 17" as they help reduce sidewall flex and improve your ride when using tall tires like 35's, 37's or taller. However, I think 18" is way over the top for my tastes.
lol...isn't Moby sitting on 20's with 40's now..... 18" is WAAAAY over the top
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